How far is New Buffalo, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from New Buffalo, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Buffalo and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Buffalo and Dearborn.
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Start on West Buffalo Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Street
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Continue on East Buffalo Street
1020 ft · 16 sec · East Buffalo Street
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
1106 ft · 17 sec · Pulaski Highway
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
2041 ft · 32 sec · Pulaski Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1344 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit
137.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
36.5 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road
1740 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Road
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Schaefer Road, Butler Road
1008 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Butler Road
650 ft · 14 sec · Butler Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Schaefer Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road
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Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Buffalo and Dearborn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit
137 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving New Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Buffalo to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from New Buffalo and 105.3 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Marshall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marshall.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Buffalo and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 186.6 mi (300.31 km).
#1 New Buffalo
City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,865 |
| Coordinates | 41.7939300, -86.7439200 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dearborn
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,367 |
| Coordinates | 42.3222600, -83.1763100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.87 | $55.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.43 | $62.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.39 | $68.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.20 | $78.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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